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29th April 2026 What We Know Varroa synthetic chemical resistance detections have been laboratory confirmed and considered established broadly across NSW and southern QLD. It is no longer considered geographically… Read More
CEO Report August 2025 July/August has been incredibly busy for most beekeepers with the largest livestock movement in Australia occurring. Nearly 300,000 hives have been moved into almond orchards this… Read More
Protecting what matters. Together. This week we are shining a spotlight on the vital role biosecurity plays in protecting our environment, food supply, economy, and way of life. “Biosecurity isn’t… Read More
When the varroa mite was first detected in Australia in 2022, many outside the beekeeping and horticultural industries viewed it as a nuisance—a distant problem for a few farmers. This… Read More
What is the Honey Levy? The honey levy is a federal compulsory charge collected on all honey produced and sold in Australia at the first point of sale. It’s currently… Read More
Through support from AgriFutures Australia capacity building grants, AHBIC invites applications to the 2026 Honeybee Industry Conference Bursary Opportunity. We are looking to award 4 beekeepers and 4 researchers… Read More
The 2025 Australian Colony Loss Survey is open! The Australian Colony Loss Survey team at the Australian National University (ANU) bring the 2025 Australian Colony Loss Survey questionnaire for a… Read More
The 2025 Australian Colony Loss Survey is about to open! The Australian Colony Loss Survey team at the Australian National University (ANU) are working hard to bring the 2025 Colony… Read More
The 49th APIMONDIA Congress, the International Federation of Beekeepers Association, this year will be hosted in beautiful 2025 Copenhagen! Apimondia’s main objective is to facilitate the exchange of information… Read More
As always, we thank our very generous ‘Friends of AHBIC’ for the ongoing support that helps us to advocate effectively on behalf of the honey bee industry. Read More
